New Delhi, 18/2: The BJP on Tuesday hit back at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his objections over the appointment of the new Chief Election Commissioner, describing it as an effort to undermine an elected government’s constitutional mandate through “malicious” judicial activism. It also claimed that the Congress leaders are acting…
Jaipur, 18/2: Orders replacing Urdu with Sanskrit as the third language in some government schools in Rajasthan followed by a minister’s remarks that many Urdu teachers secured jobs with fake degrees has created a row in the BJP-ruled state. Rajasthan’s education department had recently issued an order to Mahatma Gandhi Government School (RAC Battalion), Jaipur,…
Dubai/Karachi, 18/2: Intrigue, uncertainty, backstage drama. The ICC Champions Trophy has seen it all even before the curtains go up on the tournament and it would only get more stirring over the next three weeks, starting with the opening clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. Eight teams will vie for a trophy, often…
New Delhi, 18/2: The prosecution is seeking the death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, ANI reported. While the public prosecutor is yet to file his written submissions, he is seeking the death penalty based on guidelines in Nirbhaya and other cases, the agency reported. The court has…
New Delhi, 18/2: The Supreme Court reprimanded YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on Tuesday for the words he used in on Samay Raina’s YouTube show – India’s Got Latent. The top court granted interim protection from coercive action to Allahbadia in the FIRs lodged against him in this matter. The apex court heard a plea by Allahbadia…
Bhubaneswar, 17/2: Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday stressed the need for greater awareness about the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 among faculty members. He made this remark during a review meeting of the Higher Education Department at the mini conference hall of Raj Bhavan. The meeting was attended by Higher Education…
New Delhi, 17/2: India’s top officials said they will continue to cut import taxes as the government looks to work around US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners. Weeks after she unveiled sweeping cuts to duties on imports from textiles to motorcycles, India’s finance minister said that she will carry…
New Delhi, 17/2: The panel comprising of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and LoP Rahul Gandhi to elect the next Chief Election Commissioner met on Monday, news agency ANI said.The current CEC Rajiv Kumar’s term ends on February 18. This meeting took place despite the Congress’ suggestion that the Centre adjourn it…
Chennai, 17/2: The Madras High Court on Monday ordered a CBI probe into the massive alleged illegal beach sand mining to the tune of Rs 5,832 crore by private mining companies in the coastal districts of Tirunelveli, Tutocorin and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and wanted among others, the agency to investigate the role of officials…
New Delhi, 17/2: Strong tremors were felt in the national capital and adjoining regions as an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude struck the region early on Monday. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in the region to stay calm and follow safety precautions while keeping alert…
